Results for "Vocalist"

Yvonne Mwale

Born: December 14, 1988

A global artist by any measure, the eclectically versatile and ever-passionate Yvonne Mwale returns this year with her fourth album release, the brilliantly vibrant and immersive ‘Free Soul’. From difficult beginnings, Yvonne’s journey through life has been one that ultimately showcases an entirely unique style and perspective in her music. Currently residing in Germany, Yvonne works hard to leave her struggles behind her, to move on from the past and embrace a brighter future with open arms. ‘Free Soul’ is absolutely an embodiment of that progression and intention. A supreme collection of original recordings, designed to provoke feelings of energy and blissful escapism, ‘Free Soul’ incorporates tribal rhythms and a number of different genres and styles

J-Mood

Atlanta area artists J-Mood are a superb group of classic jazz players specializing in styles of the 40s, 50s and 60s. The core band consists of keyboard wizard and producer John Carrozza, seasoned bassist Joe Reda, veteran percussionist Josh Crosby and vocal siren Jennifer Carrozza. John Carrozza relocated to Atlanta from Florida in 1992 to work as a musician, producer and arranger for Twelve Oaks Studios. He has released a solo album called "Defining Moment", recorded a feature piano part on Boyz II Men's platinum album, "Evolution" and has been a featured soloist with Grammy winning guitar phenom Earl Klugh

Lucious Conway

Born: January 17, 1963

From Saturday's @ Century Beach Club, "Blue Nights." Smooth-sounding Lucious Conway and his band Xodus provide a little live jazz in a cozy setting under the stars at 161 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach to Paris Blues on Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd. (7th Avenue) Lucious Conway still sounds smooth but his band has changed. Lucious has performed at the historic Baker's Keyboard Lounge in Detroit, MI where he hails from as well as other notable Jazz venues throughout the country, though always folding at the sign of great success or notoriety. At 51 he is well seasoned and well regarded by Jazz musicians and Jazz lovers as well

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Rubén Blades

Born: July 16, 1948

Rubén Blades was born in a rooming house in a small Latin American country, but he refused to see limitations or barriers; his work has crossed geopolitical borders, cultures, and genres, and has made an impact throughout the world. He has won 17 Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards, and this year returns to star in the AMC television series Fear the Walking Dead. As a composer and vocalist, Blades is one of the most successful artists in Latin music. His landmark albums in classic Afro-Cuban salsa are touched with rock, jazz, pan-Latin, and worldwide influences. His 2017 album Salsa Big Bandwas named the Latin Grammy Album of the Year

Barbara Mantini

Born: December 21, 1960

Barbara Mantini is a powerful and versatile vocalist and actor with a professional career spanning over 30 years, regularly appearing on stage in theatres, jazz clubs and music festivals. She released her debut vocal jazz CD, “Maybe Someday” featuring original songs as well as jazz covers and is a recipient of an NMA “Jazz Artist of the Year” award. Along with her sisters Sandra, and Ann, Barbara is a member of the singing group “The Mantini Sisters”, who have performed across Canada and the United States. She is also a freelance voice over artist, vocal coach and voice director. Barbara’s wish is to reach the heart of her audience through her passion for singing and the magic of song.

Mariana Vergueiro

Born: December 17, 1987

Mariana Vergueiro is a young jazz singer based in Oporto, Portugal. After finishing her degree in jazz in ESMAE - Porto, she gathers her band and starts developing her own repertoire. All compositions and lyrics are written by Mariana and the recording of her debut album is taking place within a month, in November 2014.

Vince Martin

Born: January 23, 1950

Australian Musician-Actor Vince Martin has been performing Jazz & Blues for many years. His powerful yet intimate performances have captivated audiences in London, Amsterdam, Los Angeles, New York and off course, Australia. Vince Martin interprets the music of the extraordinary singers of our time including Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra and many more from the ever-popular... The Great American song book. Vince has also acted in feature films including Castaway with Tom Hanks and The Night Watcher with Nicole Kidman and many TV shows in Australia. Vince Martin is available in a variety of performance settings from duo through to Big Band.

Diana López

Diana López fell in love with two years ago ago. Her first musical experiences were singing in choirs at eighteen years old. Although her studies toward a Master’s Degree in Speech Language Therapy at Columbia University became her main focus and she did not perform for four years, her love of music never diminished. Then, in early 2011 she heard the Voice of Carlos Gardel singing the famous Tango, Volver. Born in New York City of Honduran decent, Diana knew two tangos when she decided to pursue a musical career. Since then, she has placed all her efforts into discovering the beauty of Tango music and learning about the historical culture of dance and musicianship that surround it. In this time of discovery, Diana has performed in live venues throughout NYC and has collaborated with various accomplished musicians

MV &co

Born: October 25

MV has attended Sara Lazarus’ vocal jazz workshop at Bill Evans Piano Academy in Paris and Michelle Hendricks’ in Sannois. MV took part in several Master-Classes under the supervision of Sheila Jordan, Youn Sun Nah and Avishai Cohen. She performs within a Big Band, the BB 15 and with several jazz combos in many Parisian clubs and concert halls. Among them : the Swan Bar, Hôtel Le Six, 9 Jazz Club, Café Universel, Auditorium Saint Germain, Espace Kiron… MV sings blues, bossa novas and jazz standards as a tribute to the famous musicians who created these well-known musical trends. She also adapts pop songs with a new jazzy style and performs her own compositions.